Referendum
The process of submitting a proposed measure to the general population for a vote on whether or not it should be adopted.
![President Patrice Talon (photo credit: Michel Euler/AP/SIPA) President Patrice Talon (photo credit: Michel Euler/AP/SIPA)](/sites/default/files/benin_president_of_benin_patrice_talon_june_2016.jpg)
News
30 June 2016
Beninese president receives report on constitutional reforms; term limits, judiciary, political party financing in focus (French)
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News
10 June 2016
Op-ed: Ireland needs constitutional referendum as UN committee finds abortion law indefensible
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Draft Constitution
Zambia: Bill to Amend Constitution to Enhance the Bill of Rights (June 2016)
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News
9 June 2016
Bahamian voters reject constitutional reforms enhancing gender equality
![Greece Parliament (photo credit: Greek Reporter) Greece Parliament (photo credit: Greek Reporter)](/sites/default/files/greece_parliament_june_2016.jpg)
News
8 June 2016
Greece to hold consultations on constitutional and electoral reforms; referendum possible
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News
6 June 2016
Bahamas constitutional referendum on gender equality on 7 June, international groups support 'yes' vote
![President Edgar Lungu speaks to NGOCC member of board of trustee Dorothy Hamwele (c) and NGOCC chairperson Sarah Longwe at State House (photo credit: Lusaka Times) President Edgar Lungu speaks to NGOCC member of board of trustee Dorothy Hamwele (c) and NGOCC chairperson Sarah Longwe at State House (photo credit: Lusaka Times)](/sites/default/files/zambia_referendum_june_2016.jpg)
News
3 June 2016
Zambian NGOs oppose holding of constitutional referendum alongside presidential elections
![The law prohibits being 'rude, aggressive, or intimidating' while discussing draft constitution (photo credit: Daily Mail) The law prohibits being 'rude, aggressive, or intimidating' while discussing draft constitution (photo credit: Daily Mail)](/sites/default/files/thailnad_referendum_ban_june_2016.jpg)
News
2 June 2016
Thai Ombudsman seeks Constitutional Court review of ban on criticism of draft constitution
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News
2 June 2016
Cote d'Ivoire to draft new constitution; nationality clause and vice-presidency on focus
![Constitutional Court of Colombia (photo credit: Tele Sur) Constitutional Court of Colombia (photo credit: Tele Sur)](/sites/default/files/colombia_cc_june_2016.jpg)
News
1 June 2016
Colombian Constitutional Court to decide on referendum on peace deal with FARC
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